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Cerussite on Galena with Pyromorphite from Perkiomen Mine, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

 
Cerussite on Galena with Pyromorphite from Perkiomen Mine, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Cerussite on Galena with Pyromorphite from Perkiomen Mine, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 13702
Mineral:Cerussite on Galena with Pyromorphite
Locality:Perkiomen Mine, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Description:Galena crystal group 7 cm across overgrown with a large single cerussite crystal 12 mm across. The galena altered to form the colorless cerussite. A good specimen from an uncommon location. Minor pyromorphite on rear. Ex. Russ Buckingham (1914-2003) - collected in 1934
Overall Size:7x6x4 cm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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